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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.96, 975.68 and 521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.96, 975.68 and 521.60 is: 784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.96 : 975.68 = 521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.96/975.68 = 521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.96x = 975.68 × 521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.96x = 508,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,914.69/648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.20

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